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Re: Slightly OT but building advice needed!



darren_karp2001 wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> We're converting our garage into a TV room and will be housing a
> projector and screen on the ceiling where the garage was.


Bah. (Sorry, garage conversions are my pet hate)

> The
> problem is is that the house was built in the late 40's and they
> have installed 4 inches of solid concrete in steel cages in the
> ceiling which I assume is for fire protection. Can anyone advise the
> best method of removal?


From above? :-)

Presumably this is an integral garage. If so, wouldn't removing such a
substantial part of the ceiling risk damaging the structure of the
house? I strongly suggest you employ a reputable structual engineer to
advise on the best course of action...

Jim



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